Welcome to Astana
1. Baiterek
n Baiterek - the most important and the most recognizable landmark of the city. The monument was built as a symbol of transferring the capital from Almaty to Akmola in 1997. The height of construction is 97 meters, with ball, the crowning structure — 105 meters. The diameter of the ball is 22 meters.
n As stated Kazakh legend, Baiterek is nothing like the tree of life, growing on the bank of the world river, which flows on the border of the worlds. The roots of this tree are under the ground, the tree itself in the terrestrial world, and the branch shore of the sky. Every year here the bird Samruk lays an egg – sun, and living under tree dragon every year swallows this egg. So in ancient times imagined people the change of seasons, day and night, and the eternal struggle good and evil.
2. Ak orda
300 metres from Bayterek is the AK Orda – the residence of the President of Kazakhstan. But , as and in other similar institutions, hither visit tour. n The presidential Palace is an impressive 7 storey building, whose height is 80 m (with a spire). n
AK Orda looks amazing inside and out – no wonder as the building entered the top ten of the world's most beautiful presidential palaces.
3. Ethno-memorial complex "Atameken"
n To see all of the Kazakstan riches in one place – is now possible! Indeed, in 2001, in Astanawas opened the ethno -memorial complex "Atameken". The huge "map" with an area equal to two football fields located all the landmarks of our country – that, however, in miniature. Is there a mini-Baiterek and a smaller copy of the pyramid of Peace and Accord Palace, mountains and fields of the Kyzyl Kum, bridges and ancient temples, the most important industrial sites of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstani Switzerland – Borovoye resort. Is just over two hundred items (and this number is constantly growing). On this map you can see 14 regions of Kazakhstan and his two capitals, "to wander" across the country – and spend on this trip just a few hours!
4. The Palace of peace and accord
§ The Palace of peace and accord, built in Astana, a unique structure, designed in the shape of a pyramid. It was erected in 2006 in the capital of Kazakhstan. The build was conducted under the guidance of known architect Norman Foster, arrived from Britain. Today this building is the main landmark of the capital. The first who proposed this bold project was Nursultan Nazarbayev. It was originally planned that the constructed facility would be used for meetings of leaders of world religions, and for multinational congresses. Today the Palace of peace and accord has become something more than a business center.
5. The Museum Of The First President Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan
n n The former residence of the President of Kazakhstan in 2005, was opened the Museum. In its exhibition – more than 40 000 items: books and archival documents, awards of the first President of Kazakhstan and his scientific works. One of the most unusual and interesting exhibitions gifts that at various times presented Nazarbayev with the heads of other States. The collection includes around 150 exhibits: painting, decorative and applied art, weapons. Interesting and a hall, where a collecting school things belonging to then future President : textbooks, notebooks, pens and notes. The Museum just 15 rooms. Traveling for tour, you can trace the life and activity of President Nazarbayev from childhood to the present time. It should be noted that all of the premises, including the President's office, has been preserved in its "pristine" state: neither the interior nor the decor has not changed since the time it worked the President.
